Archive | January, 2010
· MUSIC ·
Toro Y Moi : Talamak & BlessaListen to “Talamak” Here Buy Here Toro Y Moi is 23 year old Chaz Bundick of South Carolina. At first listen his music might fall into the chill wave/glo-fi genre that has been made so popular over the past year by artist such as Washed Out and Neon Indian, but personally, I think Bundick transcends [...]
· FASHION, TRENDS ·
Alexandre Herchcovitch’s Royal Gypsy Trend for FW 2010For Fall/Winter 2010 Alexandre Herchcovitch went Royal Gypsy on us, and nearly knocked me off my chair with his historical references and meticulously styled headdresses. Gypsy trends definitely have a past life nostalgia in my book so it is hard to recreate that fantasy with the wonderment that Herchcovitch fulfilled in my heart. Turbans dripping [...]
· EDITORIAL ·
Morrocan Holiday by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia – May 2009“Morrocan Holiday” editorial with Sasha Pivovarova photographed by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia – May 2009
· DESIGNERS ·
Mr Hare SS 2010 CollectionThe new Mr Hare SS 2010 Collection named Hot Steppers, are “Shoes you can attach some romance to.” (Mr. Hare) A beautiful collection, for the new Dandy / Bobo men… With their meticulous construction and classic style, Mr Hare is definitely a brand to keep on watching… Hopefully soon in the US !
· MUSIC ·
Dam-Funk: 10 WestIt has been said that there is a song for every moment. Dam-Funk makes music for the time when you want to chill out. His synth and drum-machine based boogie-funk creates a spacey, mellow mood. What more could you expect from an artist that claims to be “keeping it fantasy,” instead of “keeping it real.” [...]
· FILM, VIDEO ·
Exit Through The Gift Shop: Banksy FilmStreet Art Lovers, you will be happy to learn that Banksy will present his first movie at Sundance festival this year: Exit Through The Gift Shop will be ” The world’s first street art disaster movie “ Thanks to DesignCollector for the tip !
· AD CAMPAIGN, FASHION, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Balenciaga SS 2010 Ad CampaignBalenciaga really let their guard down and let their experimental juices flow when creating the ss 2010 Campaign, shot by Steven Meisel and styled by Marie-Amelie Sauve. They obviously picked on the pronounced indicators of the fashion collaging trend that has been evolving for some time now. The campaign is well-suited to the graphic/symmetrical influence [...]
· DESIGN ·
The ArcTop 01 NotebookMost times we have the notebook and cannot find the pen, they should be kept together at all times. Notebook ArcTop 01 creates a cozy compartment for the pen through extending the spine vertically. 700g natural kraft cover, 100g straw yellow wood free paper, industrial rivet binding, cotton mesh reinforcement band, recycle stylish package …all [...]
· MUSIC ·
Ellie Goulding : Starry EyedWant to be the cool one later this year that gets to say “oh I had this months ago” when people are raving about this new artist they have discovered? Well now is your chance! Ladies and gentlemen I introduce you to a new genre called folktronica and the sexiness that is Ellie Goulding. This [...]
· MODELS ·
Lara Stone Engaged to her Boyfriend of 4 months ?“Apparently Lara Stone and Little Britain star David Walliams are engaged. She’s walking around with a big rock on her left ring finger, and the Mail says Walliams confirmed the engagement. Stone, 25, and Walliams, 38, have only been dating for four months, but their love looks so pure and real, in a way that [...]
· MIXED MEDIA ·
Christa Joo Hyun D’Angelo CollagesKorean-Italian American artist living in Germany Christa Joo Hyun D’Angelo’s collages are full of legs, tongue and mouth. A mix of nsfw erotic / fashion spreads with a little fetishist edge…
· DESIGN ·
Atelier Takagi Furniture DesignAtelier Takagi is a multi-disciplinary design studio and workshop of Jonah Takagi – Takagi’s produce objects that require closer examination, that inspire and inform and re-contextualize our surroundings. I like his Leaf Stool and his Spun Table Lamp a lot.